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Gold Finch

#BA9B5D

RGB 186, 155, 93 · HSL 40°, 40%, 55% · CMYK 0, 17, 50, 27

Gold Finch is #BA9B5D in HEX — rgb(186, 155, 93), hsl(40°, 40%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 50%, 27%).

Gold Finch pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 40%, 55%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#BA9B5D

RGB186, 155, 93

HSL40°, 40%, 55%

HSV40°, 50%, 73%

CMYK0, 17, 50, 27

Decimal12229469

CSS RGBrgb(186, 155, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 40%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Finch 871

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

El 223

ΔE 0.6 · #BA9A5C

Vista Paint

Gold Finch C-870

ΔE 1.6 · #B89A59

Valspar

Bamboo Leaves 3009-4

ΔE 1.7 · #BC9F60

Sherwin-Williams

Escapade Gold SW6403

ΔE 2.1 · #B89B59

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 2.8 · #B7975E

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Honey DE6167

ΔE 3 · #B39355

PPG

Shutter Bug 1108-6

ΔE 3.5 · #BBA262

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 4.2 · #C0A569

Behr

Asian Pear HDC-FL14-7

ΔE 4.2 · #AF9157

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 4.5 · #C6A664

Dulux

Kathmandu S16D6

ΔE 5.1 · #AD975D

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 6.2 · #CA9F5E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 7.9 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 14.7 · #E5A96B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BA9B5D

#5E7DBA

Analogous

#BA6E5E

#BA9B5D

#ABBA5E

Triadic

#BA9B5D

#5EBA9C

#9C5EBA

Split-Complementary

#BA9B5D

#5EABBA

#6E5EBA

Tetradic

#BA9B5D

#5EBA6E

#5E7DBA

#BA5EAB

Monochromatic

#594826

#8F743D

#BA9B5D

#D1BD94

#E8DEC9

Rectangle

#BA9B5D

#7DBA5E

#5E7DBA

#9C5EBA

Compound

#BA9B5D

#ABBA5E

#5E7DBA

#6E5EBA

Variations

Lighter

#C8AF7E

#D2C2A3

#E2DBCC

Darker

#9F8041

#6F582B

#423418

Saturation

#9A917E

#BA9C5E

#DDA73C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.65:1

Fail

vs Black

7.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BA9B5D

#AFA25D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BA9B5D

#A1A168

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BA9B5D

#BC949A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gold Finch brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#CBA161

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#BA9B5D

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#B8A685

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4F6AA0

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #BA9B5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #BA9B5D;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-finch: #BA9B5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-finch': '#BA9B5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BA9B5D] text-[#BA9B5D]

SCSS

$gold-finch: #BA9B5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA9B5D?

#BA9B5D is Gold Finch, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BA9B5D warm or cool?

Gold Finch reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gold Finch?

Gold Finch works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Gold Finch?

Gold Finch pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Gold Finch?

You can download Gold Finch on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Gold Finch?

The hex code is #BA9B5D. In RGB it's 186, 155, 93, and in HSL it's 40°, 40%, 55%.

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